Chapter 286 I will regard you as my enemy! Fight alone! It's the third update!
"No... Hiruzen, Ryoui is a Medical Ninja, her combat strength is insufficient, she would only be a hindrance."
"As for Uchiha Mikoto, absolutely not!"
"Hiruzen, don't forget that person? No matter what, we cannot give the Uchiha Clan another chance to get close to the Nine-Tailed."
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi gradually changing his mind under Advisor Torifu's deliberate guidance, Fujiwara Tetsuya's eyes flashed with a cold light.
"Hmph~ Advisor Torifu, what 'that person'?"
"What 'cannot give the Uchiha Clan a chance to get close to the Nine-Tailed'?"
"I don't understand what you are trying to imply to Hokage-sama, but I do understand one thing: the content you mentioned has absolutely nothing to do with Mikoto."
"Let me give you a piece of advice! Times are constantly progressing, and so are Konoha's new generation of Ninja. It is precisely because of this... that the will of fire can be passed down through generations."
"If you still cling to such stubborn notions, imposing irrelevant things on Mikoto, then I... from today onwards, will consider you a true enemy!"
The moment his words fell, a terrifying aura continuously surged from Fujiwara Tetsuya.
Although he was still at the Elite Jonin level, the threat he posed to seasoned powerhouses like Hiruzen Sarutobi, Utatane Koharu, and Homura Mitokado was no weaker than that of a typical Quasi-Kage.
"You..."
"Hiruzen, this brat is too presumptuous. After all... I am a high-ranking official of Konoha."
Facing Fujiwara Tetsuya's cold gaze, Utatane Koharu slapped the table beside her... but did not dare to continue arguing with Fujiwara Tetsuya.
Instead, she turned her gaze to her "old friend" for help.
"Cough~ Tetsuya, you brat."
"Koharu is right, she is, after all, an Advisor of Konoha, you shouldn't be disrespectful."
"Moreover, the Uchiha Clan's affairs are more complex than you imagine..."
"However, I trust your judgment. Someone you recognize and are willing to protect at all costs must be an excellent Ninja who also inherits the will of fire."
"Since Jonin Ryoui and Mikoto Jonin want to go with you, then let them go together."
"And you, Koharu, Tetsuya is right, times are constantly progressing, and Konoha's new generation of Ninja are also constantly progressing... Perhaps it's time for us to let go of our preconceived notions."
"At least, we should learn to try..."
In Hiruzen Sarutobi's opinion, Utatane Koharu's actions were too rash.
The Uchiha Clan's affairs were fine to discuss privately in the past; after all, they were all their own people, and there was no fear of it spreading.
But now... besides Fujiwara Tetsuya, there were also Hyuga Hizashi and others in the room.
Furthermore... the Uchiha Clan's strength would be indispensable in the upcoming war.
At this time, a conciliatory strategy must be adopted to get the Uchiha Clan's Ninja onto the battlefield as soon as possible and alleviate the pressure on the Village.
"Hokage-sama, if there's nothing else, then we'll depart."
Watching Utatane Koharu's frustrated expression, Fujiwara Tetsuya sneered inwardly, then slowly bowed to Hiruzen Sarutobi and left.
Seeing Fujiwara Tetsuya leave, Hyuga Hizashi, Aburame Kana, and Inuzuka Osumi also quickly followed, like startled rabbits.
Indeed!
What the seniors in their clans said was right: a place like the Hokage Office should be visited as little as possible.
Ordinary people simply couldn't bear the sudden pressure.
"Hiruzen..."
...Land of Fire, northeast direction.
Minato, who followed closely, successfully caught up with the Kumogakure Ninja who had abducted Kushina, using the clues Kushina left along the way.
However... after the Kumogakure Ninja rendezvoused with their external support team, their numbers had increased from four to eight.
Facing eight enemies suspected to be of Jonin level, Minato Namikaze did not choose to act rashly after a brief consideration.
It wasn't until they were close to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Hot Springs... and still no Konoha reinforcements had arrived, that he had no choice but to reveal himself prematurely.
"Brat... you finally decided to show yourself?"
"Though I'm not sure how you tracked us, but... at your age, to dare to chase us alone, that's commendable courage."
Looking at the suddenly appearing Minato Namikaze, the eight Kumogakure Ninja gradually slowed down, watching him playfully, like a cat toying with a mouse.
"You discovered me a long time ago?"
Hearing the other party's reminder, Minato Namikaze's expression immediately darkened.
He had already tried to keep his distance to avoid being sensed by them... "Naturally, Konoha brat, the Ninja World is much larger than you imagine."
"If it weren't to avoid wasting time, you would have been a corpse long ago."
"But now... we're only a few miles from the Land of Hot Springs, so we can have some fun with you."
"Which of you will stay and deal with this arrogant brat..."
"Hehe~ Captain, leave this to me. Give me ten minutes, no... five minutes, and I'll catch up with you all very quickly."
With a wild laugh, a Kumogakure Jonin with a scar on his face stepped forward.
Looking at Minato Namikaze's handsome face, he licked his lips.
"Minato, you go quickly, don't worry about me..."
Seeing Minato Namikaze in danger, Kushina could no longer remain calm.
"Hey~ Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so you weren't unconscious."
"I was wondering how this brat managed to catch up; you were leaving clues in secret, right?"
Watching the struggling Kushina, the leading Kumogakure Jonin was somewhat curious as to why Kushina had recovered so quickly from such a heavy chop to the neck.
But upon remembering the title Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, he instantly regained his composure.
Ninja who become Jinchuriki are already extraordinary, let alone those with the Uzumaki Clan's bloodline.
Fortunately, they had previously placed several layers of seals on the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
At least for now, there was no need to worry about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki suddenly going berserk like the Village's Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.
"Kushina, don't worry!"
"No matter what, I will definitely rescue you from them."
"What a foolish brat... People only have a future if they live."
As he spoke, the Kumogakure Jonin who had stepped forward was already fighting Minato Namikaze.
The remaining Kumogakure Ninja, seeing Minato Namikaze being suppressed, knocked Kushina unconscious again, and then quickly headed towards the Land of Hot Springs.
After Kushina fell unconscious, her consciousness, after traversing endless darkness, appeared within the space where Kurama was sealed.
"Kurama! Help me, lend me your power, I need to save Minato."
"Hmph~ Arrogant brat, don't think that just because you have the same bloodline as Mito, I will obey you."
"If that annoying brat dies like this, then that's for the best."
Inside the giant cage, Kurama's massive body lay lazily on the ground. Facing Kushina's request, it merely twitched an eyelid before falling back into slumber, infuriating Kushina to the point of cursing loudly.
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